How can you become a school bus driver certified?

People also ask: How long does it take for a school bus driver to become licensed?

You don't need to spend four years at college to start a career in school bus driving. Before being hired, every driver has to complete a training program. It can be completed in 8 weeks.

The question that follows is: Is it difficult to become a school bus driver? It's not as easy as you think. It's not easy to find and keep great school bus drivers. Driving a school bus requires more skill than driving skills and patience. It's a challenging job that requires unique skills, and it's not as simple as you might think.

How do you become certified to drive a schoolbus?

1. You must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
2. You must be able speak, read and understand English.
3. You must be at least 18 years old.
4. You must have at least 20/40 vision, and a 70-degree field in each eye.
5. You must have a clean driving record.
6. You must have good hearing.

What is the cost of a CDL for driving a school bus?

The cost of trucking school is generally between $3,000 to $7,000 for the whole program. It all depends on whether or not you are looking for a Class A or B CDL license, and what endorsements you wish to earn.